Carroll is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.
Carroll at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkæɹəl/
Also spelled
Charles
About the name Carroll
Carroll belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.
In the United States, Carroll first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 41,347 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.
The meaning of Carroll is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Carroll a boy or girl name?
Carroll is a unisex name.
What origin is the name Carroll?
Carroll comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Charles.
How popular is the name Carroll?
Carroll is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 41,347 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Carroll?
Carroll is pronounced /ˈkæɹəl/ (IPA).
Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.